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Phrasal Verb - P ulling On

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Pull on someone or something means to attract or draw their attention in a way that is firm but not unpleasant. It is often used to get someone's attention, to initiate a conversation, or to show interest in something. This phrasal verb is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

Examples​

No.Example
1She was pulling on his arm to get his attention.
2The teacher pulled on the pupil's sleeve to get him to come over.
3He pulled on her hand to stop her from running.
4The kids were pulling on the dog's ears.
5She pulled on his coat to get him to come back inside.
6The advertisement was trying to pull on the attention of young adults.
7He pulled on her shirt to get her to focus.
8The doctor pulled on the patient's wrist to examine it.
9The picture was trying to pull on the emotions of the viewer.
10He pulled on the rope to get the attention of the lifeguard.

Phrasal Verb - Coming Apart

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

The phrasal verb 'come apart' is a present participle/ gerund form that describes a situation where people, things, or parts separate or break away from each other, often in a disorderly or destructive manner. This can be literal, referring to physical separation, or metaphorical, referring to social, emotional, or mental disintegration.

Examples​

No.Example
1The relationship with her boyfriend was coming apart at the seams.
2After the fire ravaged the old factory, the building started coming apart, brick by brick.
3As the company struggled financially, it began coming apart from the inside out.
4The couple's marriage was coming apart due to his infidelity.
5The fabric of society was coming apart due to racism and inequality.
6The once-solid business partnership started coming apart as they had different visions.
7Her mental health was coming apart after losing her mother to cancer.
8The people were coming apart during the chaos of the natural disaster.
9As the storm drains failed, the once-so-unified neighborhood was coming apart.
10The masterwork soap opera's plotline was meticulously coming apart.

Phrasal Verb - Die Down

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

A phrasal verb that means to go out of fashion, usage, or importance gradually and become outdated or less popular. It can also refer to reducing the intensity or severity of a problem or situation.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new pop star's popularity is dieing down quickly after a series of controversies.
2The once-popular trend of thrift shopping is dieing down as people turn to online shopping.
3The police efforts to curb the gang violence are dieing down, but community leaders fear for the future.
4As the job market improves, the number of people seeking unemployment benefits are dieing down.
5The city's recent crackdown on street racing has dieed down the traffic problems in the city.
6She says her marriage is dieing down, but won't say why.
7The number of people affected by the virus is dieing down although the total death toll is high.
8The pressure on the beleaguered politician to resign is dieing down after he promised to work more closely with the police.
9The prevention of gang violence is a focus that may continue to die down in some areas with shootings also occurring less frequently.
10There are many things to consider in answering fashion whether it will be dieing down or popular shortly.